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Shigaite and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
2.97-3.14   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
{1011} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Shigaite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Uvite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Shigaite and Uvite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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